Category Archives: Radio

Russian Radio Dramatization of The Loved One

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

A Russian radio dramatization of The Loved One (Nezabvennaia) has been posted on YouTube. The entire production plays for nearly 4 hours, but it was apparently broadcast in shorter episodes earlier this year. It was produced by Teatr Radio Rossii … Continue reading →

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Another Literary Anniversary

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Graham Greene’s death in 1991. There have been several events associated with this anniversary. Perhaps the most ambitious is the BBC’s undertaking to adapt four of Greene’s novels for radio presentations. The most … Continue reading →

Posted in Adaptations, Anniversaries, Conferences, Festivals, Radio, Radio Programs, Robbery Under Law | Tagged BBC Radio 4, Carlos Villar Flor, D.J.Taylor, Graham Greene Birthplace Trust, Roy Hattersley, The Tablet | Comments Off

BBC to Air New Waugh Biography

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

BBC Radio 4 will broadcast a reading of the new biography of Evelyn Waugh by Philip Eade in its Book of the Week series. The broadcast will be in 5 episodes starting next Monday, 4 July at 0945a (London time). The … Continue reading →

Posted in Adaptations, Biographies, Books about Evelyn Waugh, Radio, Radio Programs | Tagged BBC Radio 4, Nichplas Grace, Philip Eade | Comments Off

BBC to Rebroadcast Waugh Radio Classics

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

BBC Radio 4 has posted schedules for next week in which two Waugh radio programs will be rebroadcast. The first is the 7 episode series of Sword of Honour from 2013. This was dramatized by Jeremy Front, whose adaptation won … Continue reading →

Posted in Adaptations, Decline and Fall, Interviews, Radio, Radio Programs, Sword of Honour | Tagged BBC Radio 4, Face to Face, Jeremy Front, John Freeman | Comments Off

BBC to Rebroadcast “On Guard”

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Jeffrey Manley

BBC Radio 4 Extra will rebroadcast Waugh’s short story “On Guard.” The dramatization will be transmitted in two parts on 7 and 8 January 2016. Here’s the schedule. It will also be available on the internet via BBC iPlayer after … Continue reading →

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Waugh Story on BBC Radio

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Jeffrey Manley

BBC Radio 4 Extra will broadcast an adaptation of Waugh’s short story “Mr. Loveday’s Little Outing.” This will be a 45-minute performance transmitted tomorrow (Wednesday, 11 November) at 11:15 and 21:15 British time. It will be available on the internet shortly after the … Continue reading →

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Decline and Fall on BBC Radio 4

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Jeffrey Manley

BBC Radio 4 is broadcasting a dramatization of Evelyn Waugh’s first novel Decline and Fall. The script is by Jeremy Front, who recently adapted the award-winning radio version of Sword of Honour. Among the cast are Tom Hollander (as Otto) who … Continue reading →

Posted in Decline and Fall, Miscellaneous, Radio, Radio Programs | Tagged BBC Radio 4, Jeremy Front, Tom Hollander. James Fleet | Comments Off

BBC Radio 4’s Sword of Honour wins at 2014 BBC Radio Drama Awards

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Antony F. P. Vickery

Jeremy Front’s dramatization of Evelyn Waugh’s Sword of Honour trilogy, broadcast in seven episodes on BBC Radio 4 last year, won Best Audio Drama (Adaptation) at the 2014 BBC Radio Drama Awards held yesterday in London.

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Seven days left to listen to Episode 2/7 of BBC Radio 4’s Sword of Honour

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Antony F. P. Vickery

This is the last reminder we’ll be posting about the weekly broadcasts of BBC Radio 4’s adaptation of the Sword of Honour trilogy. New episodes are broadcast on Sundays at 3:00 p.m. UK time, and you have seven days from … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Episode 1/7 of BBC Radio 4’s Men at Arms was broadcast today

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Antony F. P. Vickery

You have seven days left to listen to the episode at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qfz6.